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Like father, like son, the adage perfectly fits the senior and junior Arenas. Yes, we are talking about the basketball father-son duo of Gilbert and Alijah Arenas. Like his father, who was First Team All-Pac-10 during his sophomore year, Alijah Arenas is sending shockwaves throughout the basketball world with his extraordinary performances.
The five-star recruit from the Class of 2026 led his team to a dazzling 66-34 victory against Beverly Hills in the Flight Club Invitational this weekend. Guess who was in the stands cheering for the youngster who's likely on his way to basketball greatness? You might have guessed it right — his father, the three-time NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas.
He showed up to cheer up his son and wasn't disappointed. The 6-foot-4 Chatsworth senior guard took charge from the front and was instrumental in his team’s comfortable win.
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Here's the video of Gilbert Arenas watching his son:
Alijah Arenas is a phenom in the basketball world, with top universities lining up to enlist the prodigy. He has 17 confirmed offers from top US universities, including UCLA and Kansas, as per 247Sports.
He's talented, and it's evident on court. The No. 3 recruit nationally has an outstanding 33.0 points per game average. Likewise, the No. 1 recruit in California also has an exceptional 49.4% shooting percentage.
Gilbert Arenas shares a close bond with Alijah Arenas
Gilbert Arenas showed up to the son's high school match to cheer him up and show his support. He closely follows his son’s progress and is proud of how things are going for him.
Some may attribute Alijah Arenas’s basketball skills to talent running in the family. However, the former Golden State Warriors point guard attributes Alijah Arenas' success to his hard work and determination.
"Arizona wouldn't just be coming after him because of his who his father is right? They're looking at his talent and his upside," speaking with Justin Spears on the Spears and Ali podcast, Gilbert Arenas emphasized.
A look at Alijah's performance will tell you that his father is right. From averaging 30.3 points per game in his sophomore year, Junior Arenas pushed it to 33 this season. That also includes 2.9 assists, 0.9 blocks each faceoff and 8.6 rebounds. The young basketball prodigy is improving, and a lot of hard work is going into it.
While he has a long way to go to make a name at the collegiate level, the stellar Chatsworth high school player is on the right track. His father's unwavering support will be a big boos for him as he seeks to make a name in the basketball world.
